Breaking 58/59 Porsche 356

curbo · Post by **curbo** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 11:01 pm

I have the opportunity to buy a 58/59 complete matching numbers 356 which requires restoration from the USA
I only require the shell. Glass and handles, my question is would the market for the rest of the parts be better in the USA or UK

KS · Post by KS » Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:33 am

I'd bring it over complete - it's as much (or more) hassle shipping a shell as it is a roller. Fewer 356s broken for parts here than in USA, too.

curbo · Post by **curbo** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:09 pm

Cheers Keith, juts wanted to get a informed opinion and you sure are that!

vwretrosteve · Post by **vwretrosteve** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:26 am

a lot depends on what is left - glass and handles are straightforward, but 'shell' could mean almost anything.

depending on availability and condition i would be interested in the following -

bumpers -front and rear
interior -seats, floor mats , door panels ,dash top etc
guages
brakes
engine
gearbox
wheels

food for thought ........

curbo · Post by **curbo** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:02 pm

Hi Steve
excellent thanks for that, its a complete car, i am just waiting for some pictures.
its from some a very well known and respected 356 owner and builder!

vwretrosteve · Post by **vwretrosteve** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:53 pm

cool - i have a container being loaded in nor cal soon - there may be room to squeeze another 356 in there if you are buying the car from California -

(or anywhere withing viable trucking distance .. buget 1$ per mile from oakland for delivery/collection )

good luck - and if you get the car please keep me posted -

curbo · Post by **curbo** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:08 am

Hi Steve
The 356 is in PA, so i would be shipping from the east coast, thanks for the offer anyway

mad · Post by **mad** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:59 am

i would also be interested in engine and windscreen, door handles inside and out, ignition key and barrel, horn push, carpets if usable ratty,.....and any other parts i find are buggered on mine as i do the resto, possibly all the running gear ???

deffo worth bringing the whole lot over, the yanks have loads of parts to choose from, you have a much more appreciative and needy audience in the UK